Congress and BJP Address Leader Defections Ahead of Assam Assembly Elections

Ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly Election, Congress leader Pawan Khera acknowledged anticipated defections from Congress to BJP, describing defectors as lacking a moral compass and emphasizing Congress as the default choice for Assam. He raised concerns about electoral fairness and alleged government corruption. BJP leaders attribute defections to Congress's internal issues and credit Narendra Modi's leadership for attracting members. Both parties highlight tensions as elections approach, focusing on governance and development narratives.